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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,152.70, 738,229.05 and 118,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,152.70, 738,229.05 and 118,175.70 is: 177,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,152.70 : 738,229.05 = 118,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,152.70/738,229.05 = 118,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,152.70x = 738,229.05 × 118,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,152.70x = 87,240,734,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,240,734,744.09/492,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,263.55

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